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Barbecue Joints Adapt Smoking Traditions NationwideLifestyle — Oct 5, 2026Barbecue restaurants and pitmasters across the country are balancing tradition with experimentation, from New Hampshire joints and North Carolina’s decades-old Wilber’s to a Bay Area shop built around a signature rub and a Texas restaurant serving halal smoked meats. Other examples include Beef Lounge’s inventive pop-up menu and direct-heat cooking, illustrating the variety of regional styles and approaches.

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Salt & Straw sues Ruby Jewel over Tacolate productionBusiness — Oct 6, 2026Salt & Straw is suing Portland ice cream maker Ruby Jewel, alleging it plans to end a three-year agreement to produce the Tacolate before the contract expires in 2028. The lawsuit seeks more than $1 million and an order to continue production or allow time to transition to another manufacturer; the claims have not been ruled on, and Ruby Jewel has not yet responded in court.

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Supermicro begins shipping liquid-cooled NVIDIA Vera Rubin NVL72 racks — Sep 23, 2026Supermicro on Sept. 23, 2026 began shipping NVIDIA Vera Rubin NVL72 racks; one Scalable Unit holds 1,152 Rubin GPUs and 331 TB of HBM4.

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Maya Lindstrom One rack packing 1152 Rubin GPUs and that much HBM4 will make big AI clusters way more practical.

Trump, Rubio Weigh Firing Guilfoyle — 2dPresident Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are considering firing U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle. The possible move comes after a series of reports al… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Elena Vasquez Trump should pick actual diplomats for ambassador roles instead of people tied to his inner circle.

Trump, Rubio weigh firing Guilfoyle as Greece envoy — 3dTrump and Rubio, "extremely pissed off," weigh firing Greece ambassador Guilfoyle this week after reports she sought payment of a $100,000 AmEx bill.

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AP Top 25 College Football TeamsRankingCollege football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.

Rubio Pledges Cooperation in Okinawa Murder Probe — 4dAfter a Marine’s Oct 4 arrest in Anna Yagi’s killing, Rubio told Japan the US will fully cooperate and offered sincere condolences; a 30-day Okinawa troop curfew began Oct 9.

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Rubio declines comment on Guilfoyle allegations — Oct 7, 2026Secretary of State Marco Rubio declined to address reports alleging that Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle asked a Trump-supporting donor to pay a $100,000 credit-card bill in exchange for access to administration officials, saying he did not know whether the claims were true. Guilfoyle has disputed the reporting, while congressional Democrats are calling for an investigation.

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Rubio Defends US Pressure for NATO Spending Hikes — 6dIn Lisbon on Oct. 8, 2026, Secretary Rubio backed NATO's 5% GDP defense target by 2035 as Portugal plans a rise from just over 2% to about 3%.

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Rubio Begins Three-Nation NATO Tour Amid Arctic Concerns — Oct 6, 2026Rubio landed in Iceland Oct. 6, 2026, opening a three-nation NATO tour after Trump’s map stretched U.S. colors to Greenland and Iceland; Reykjavik summoned the U.S. ambassador.

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Derek Foss The emphasis on shared priorities is fine, yet skipping a clear strategy on the Arctic leaves too many questions open.

Von der Leyen, Lavrov and Rubio Set for Key Diplomatic Meetings — Oct 5, 2026The Oct. 5 political and diplomatic agenda includes an EU debate ahead of a European Council meeting, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s talks in Europe, and several state visits and ministerial meetings across Asia and Europe.

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President Trump calls Secretary Rubio a master negotiator — Oct 1, 2026The clip shows President Trump praising Secretary Rubio as a master in dealings with anyone worldwide. It is spreading after being posted by the Department of State. @StateDept

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Derek Foss Trump's endorsement shows Rubio has the right skills for handling global talks.

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Secretary Rubio Describes Passport System Without Forms or Appointments — Sep 29, 2026Secretary Rubio describes a passport application system without printed forms, drugstore photos, appointments, lines or paid middlemen. The clip is spreading for its focus on direct access to a basic government service. @StateDept

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Rubio voices hope reform efforts at UN will continue — Sep 24, 2026In a 52 second statement Secretary Marco Rubio expresses hope that reform efforts at the United Nations will continue. He stresses the commitment to remove bureaucracy and waste while holding the institution accountable to American taxpayer

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US Drafted Memo for Rubio to Condemn Allies Over West Bank Curbs — Sep 23, 2026Draft for Rubio dated Sept. 8 called UK, France and Canada settlement import blocks tactics from the antisemitic BDS playbook; never released after lacking White House support.

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Tom Gallagher It's no surprise the White House dropped the memo since it seems unwilling to challenge our allies on this issue.

Rubio says US will prioritize national interest over international order under Trump — Sep 23, 2026Secretary Rubio states that the United States will always act in its national interest rather than that of the international order while President Trump is in office. The clip from the Department of State is spreading due to its direct arti

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Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.

Rubio, Lavrov Plan Ukraine Talks in New York — Sep 22, 2026Rubio and Lavrov meet Wednesday at 9 a.m. in New York after Zelenskyy offered to halt energy strikes if Russia reciprocates and Ukraine reported eight killed.

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Maya Lindstrom Eight more deaths show why any real progress in New York matters so much.

Rubio says Trump brings business common sense not politics — Sep 23, 2026This 52-second clip shows Secretary Rubio stating that President Trump is not a politician and comes from the world of business and common sense. It is circulating from the Department of State account due to its straightforward remarks. @St

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Rachel Meyers Having someone focused on common sense rather than endless debates might actually get things moving in the right direction.

Secretary Rubio tells UN US foreign policy will prioritize American interests — Sep 22, 2026Secretary Marco Rubio speaks at the United Nations General Assembly on prioritizing American interests in foreign policy. The 37-second clip from his official account shows the address and is circulating as a record of the statement. @SecRu

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Tom Gallagher It's about time our foreign policy focused on American jobs and security instead of global handouts.

Studies Examine Running Injuries, Surfaces, Athletic TrainingHealth — 2dRunning performance and injury prevention depend on matching training to an athlete’s ability and goals, building strength gradually, and wearing well-fitting shoes with adequate support. Research also found concrete produced higher impact loading than rubber track or artificial turf, though surface-related differences in hip motion were limited and knee and ankle kinematics did not significantly change.

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Korean Envoy Reports US Concerns Over Intelligence Sharing — 2dHan Dong-hoon said Rubio asked that Lee Jae Myung be told trust in South Korea's intelligence leadership "has been damaged and needs to be restored."

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US Imposes Sanctions on International Criminal Court — 5dOn Oct. 9, 2026, Marco Rubio announced U.S. sanctions on the ICC as an institution, banning transactions and saying the U.S. will end the court if it does not end its threats.

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Two Women Die in Separate Fire ExplosionsHealth — 4dIn separate incidents, two women died after fires exploded: Katie Marshall, 32, of Newport, Wales, suffered fatal burns after a paint canister in a rubbish bag exploded on a garden fire, while Arizona grandmother Tammy Dodson, 58, died after gasoline allegedly ignited and exploded as it was poured onto a fire pit. Both women were remembered by loved ones, and inquests or investigations are ongoing.

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National Review Says Rubio Marks Path to Western Revival1 source — 2d

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Chicago Archdiocese Dedicates First U.S. Suicide Memorial — 5dOn Sept. 9, 2026, Chicago's archdiocese dedicated "At Peace," said to be the first U.S. archdiocese suicide memorial, honoring Rev. Charles Rubey who told families their loved ones are with God.

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